CHEF JOHN'S SCONES
This recipe is very slightly adapted from one by someone called Friendlyfood on Allrecipes, who claims it was adapted from a version made at the Savoy Hotel in London. I have to say, I am very impressed. It was light, tender, moist and very delicious.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Scone Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Whisk flour, white sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in butter with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir together 1/2 cup milk, sour cream, and currants in a small bowl; stir into flour mixture with a fork until just moistened and holding together.
- Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and pat into rectangle.
- Fold the rectangle in thirds. Turn dough a half turn, gather any crumbs, flatten back into a rectangle, and repeat. Cut into eight pieces and place each scone on a silicone baking mat.
- Whisk egg and 1 tablespoon milk together in a small bowl; brush mixture on top of each scone.
- Bake scones in the preheated oven until risen and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Remove and transfer to cooling rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 44.1 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 300.7 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
CHEF JOHN'S CREME FRAICHE
Making creme fraiche is very easy and, once you taste the magic of homemade sour cream, you'll have a hard time not repeating this esoteric exercise. Sure it takes a couple days, but the effort is minimal and the payoff is marvelous.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time P2DT5m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Combine cream and buttermilk in a glass jar. Cover tightly with cheesecloth (or any breathable material) and let sit at room temperature (70 to 75 degrees F (21 to 24 degrees C)) for 24 hours. Stir, screw on lid, and refrigerate for 24 hours before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.9 calories, Carbohydrate 0.5 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 7.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
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